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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 365: Require coverage of self-measure blood pressure monitoring services under the Medical Assistance Act

LB 365 requires Nebraska's Medicaid program (Medical Assistance Act) to cover and reimburse for home blood pressure monitoring devices when prescribed by a healthcare provider. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who need regular blood pressure monitoring for conditions like hypertension. The bill amends existing coverage rules to add these services to the list of covered medical supplies, similar to how continuous glucose monitors were recently added. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to provide this coverage without additional cost to eligible patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices, improving access to hypertension management tools for beneficiaries.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 676: Change and eliminate provisions relating to certified nurse midwives and provide for applicability of the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act

Nebraska bill LB 676 changes regulations for certified nurse midwives by eliminating required "practice agreements" between midwives and collaborating physicians. It updates definitions and scope of practice provisions (amending sections 38-206, 38-601, 38-603, 38-604, 38-606, 38-607, 38-608, 38-610, 38-611, and 44-2803) and makes the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act apply to midwives. The bill removes outdated sections (38-609, 38-613, and 38-614) while keeping midwives' core services - like prenatal care, childbirth support, and gynecological care - unchanged. This affects certified nurse midwives, their collaborative relationships with physicians, and their medical liability coverage under state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves required physician collaboration for midwives, expanding their scope of practice and improving access to care without reducing services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 677: Change provisions of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act and provide for regulation of medical cannabis

Nebraska LB 677 updates the state's medical cannabis framework by clarifying key definitions (like "cannabis products" and "caregivers"), establishing new licensing rules for cultivators and dispensaries, and imposing a special sales tax on medical cannabis sales. It prohibits open cannabis containers in vehicles, removes medical cannabis from existing marijuana tax categories, and directs tax revenue to specific state funds. The bill directly affects qualified patients, registered caregivers, cannabis businesses, and the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, which now oversees regulation. It also repeals outdated provisions and harmonizes existing laws, though it remains pending in committee as of March 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes special sales tax on medical cannabis and directs revenue to state funds, generating new tax revenue for fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates medical cannabis access, enabling patient treatment under healthcare framework per bill's focus on medical use and patient access provisions90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 322: Prohibit assault on a pharmacist and clarify provisions relating to assault on officers, emergency responders, certain employees, and health care professionals

LB 322 increases penalties for assaulting specific professionals while they are working. It makes assault on pharmacists, healthcare workers (including hospital/clinic staff), and emergency responders a higher felony classification when committed during their duties at pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics. The bill defines "pharmacist" as a state-licensed pharmacy practitioner and "health care professional" to include all employees at healthcare facilities. This amendment enhances existing assault penalties for these targeted groups without creating new prohibitions. The bill is currently postponed indefinitely in Nebraska's legislative process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting pharmacists and healthcare workers, strengthening legal protections under criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare professionals (pharmacists, hospital staff) from assault by increasing penalties, directly supporting safety of medical professionals per topic definition.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2026

LR 296: Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to make permanent changes to the Child and Adult Food Programs

Nebraska's legislature passed Legislative Resolution 296 urging the U.S. President and Congress to permanently extend higher meal reimbursements for childcare centers under the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. Specifically, it requests making permanent the 2022 Keep Kids Fed Act provisions that provide family day care homes with Tier I reimbursement rates (instead of lower Tier II) and an additional 10 cents per meal. This would directly support Nebraska's 1,283 participating childcare programs serving 23,695 low-income children, ensuring continued access to nutritious meals after current federal funding expired in 2023. The resolution has no binding effect but formally requests federal action.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill seeks permanent higher meal reimbursements for childcare centers under federal food program, directly supporting early childhood education access and funding for providers.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill seeks permanent funding for childcare nutrition programs (Child and Adult Food Program), directly supporting public health initiatives through meal reimbursement increases for child care centers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 10, 2026

LR 293: Urge the United States Congress to swiftly enact legislation to provide for veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder

This is a Nebraska legislative resolution (LR 293), not a bill that creates law. It urges the U.S. Congress to quickly pass federal legislation - specifically referencing H.R. 3649, the Veterans National Traumatic Injury Treatment Act - to expand veterans' access to treatments for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The resolution highlights the need for therapies like hyperbaric oxygen treatment, physical therapy, and cognitive therapy, which are not currently standard in VA care. It directly addresses U.S. Congress members and Nebraska's congressional delegation, requesting they support such federal action.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges federal expansion of veterans' access to TBI/PTSD treatments (hyperbaric oxygen, cognitive therapy), directly advancing patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges federal action to expand veterans' access to TBI/PTSD treatments, directly advancing healthcare access for veterans as per resolution content.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

LB 110: Provide requirements for intimate examinations of certain body parts

LB 110 requires health care providers to obtain written consent before performing a pelvic exam on a patient who is unconscious or under anesthesia in a hospital or clinic, unless it's an emergency, authorized by a decision-maker, or court-ordered. It directly affects patients unable to consent and health care providers who must follow these rules. The bill mandates written notification to patients before discharge if such an exam was performed, and violations could lead to disciplinary action under Nebraska's credentialing laws. This legislation aims to protect patient autonomy during medical procedures requiring unconsciousness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires written consent for non-emergency pelvic exams on incapacitated patients, protecting patient autonomy and rights in healthcare settings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 18, 2026

LB 437: Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act

LB 437 would repeal Nebraska's Health Care Certificate of Need (CON) Act, removing a requirement that hospitals and healthcare facilities must obtain state approval before expanding services, building new facilities, or making major capital investments. This change directly affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and potentially patients by eliminating a state review process for facility expansions and capital projects. The bill repeals all provisions of the CON Act (sections 71-5801 through 71-5870) and modifies related sections in the Nonprofit Hospital Sale Act to remove overlapping approval requirements. It does not create new regulations but eliminates existing state oversight for healthcare facility expansions. The bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers for healthcare providers in Nebraska.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepealing CON Act removes regulatory barriers for healthcare expansions, potentially improving patient access and competition by eliminating state approval requirements for facility projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

died · Nebraska · Legislature Jan 26, 2026

LB 774: Create the Rural Health Transformation Program Fund to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services

LB 774 creates a dedicated fund within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to manage federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The fund directly supports rural Nebraska communities by providing resources to improve healthcare delivery systems, increase access to care, and enhance health outcomes. Key provisions require the Department to administer the fund using federal CMS dollars, invest unspent funds per state investment laws, and submit annual electronic reports to the Legislature detailing fund usage and results. This bill establishes a structured mechanism for utilizing federal health funding to address rural healthcare challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund using CMS federal dollars to improve rural healthcare access, delivery systems, and outcomes, directly advancing healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jan 26, 2026

LB 775: Create the Rural Health Transformation Program within the Department of Health and Human Services

LB 775 creates the Rural Health Transformation Program within Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services to improve healthcare in rural areas. The program directly affects rural healthcare providers, patients, and communities by focusing on increasing access, quality, and outcomes through specific mechanisms: supporting health innovations, strengthening provider sustainability, recruiting healthcare workers, developing new care models, and expanding digital health tools. It requires using federal funds received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) exclusively for these purposes, as specified in the bill's funding section. The program aims to transform rural healthcare delivery without specifying new taxes or mandatory requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare access, quality, and provider sustainability through funding innovations and digital tools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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